Design and Experimental Test of ER Fluid Based 3-DOF Haptic Master System for MIS

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This paper presents a new design of an electro-rheological (ER) fluid-based haptic master device that is used for a minimally invasive surgery (MIS). This device consists of a bi-directional ER clutch/brake and an ER brake from which a repulsive force is realized. First, the modeling of these clutches/brakes is conducted. In addition, to transmit a complex rotation from the handle of the device to three independently rotary movements, a gimbal mechanism is adopted. At last, in order to evaluate the repulsive forces generated from the device, an experimental test is undertaken.

Abstract: This study presents the configuration and modeling of an electro-rheological (ER) fluid-based haptic master device for minimally invasive surgery (MIS). The haptic master device can produce a 3-DOF rotational motion which is realized by ER bi-directional clutch/brake for X and Y axes and ER brake for Z axis. In order to transmit a complex rotation from the handle of the device to three rotary movements, a gimbal structure is adopted. Before manufacturing the proposed haptic master, two case of design parameters are detemined from the viewpoint of compact size and extensive workspace, respectively.

Abstract: This paper designs a bi-directional hydraulic lock used in a large flow hydraulic system for controllable pitch propeller. The lock is used to resist the hydraulic cylinder shifting when the pitch reaches the presetting situation. The structure parameters of the lock are obtained by static design, and the dynamic performance of it is analyzed by modeling and simulation with the system on rated load. The dynamic simulating discovers the faults of the lock designing by static calculating and the results provide sufficient supports for its parameters optimization.

Abstract: This paper presents the design and construction of a haptic device. This device aims to generate a tactile feedback to the user. The feedback is generated when the user has contact with virtual limits (through a graphical interfaces or electronic cards). These limits could be due to speeding or recklessness from the pilot under conditions of low visibility or turbulence. The paper begin with the design of the lever-shaped cam which has two Degree of Freedom (DOF). It proceeds with the kinematic analysis to obtain the work area. As of workspace is possible to determine the contact point with the geometry of the virtual object. In this event the user will have a tactile feedback, a force or vibration. This force must be minimal, to prevent injury to the user.